Joanne Lee Smith – Specialist Health Coach for Trail Runners
Joanne Lee Smith is an internationally accredited coach and mentor with a diverse background in healthcare and life coaching. She holds numerous certifications, including Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship, ILM Coaching, and NLP Practitioner, with 25 years of NHS experience.

A seasoned ultra marathon runner, Joanne has completed countless races, including 100+ mile events, and placed third at Endure 24 in July 2022 despite chronic pain and fibromyalgia.

Her unique coaching approach focuses on solution-focused techniques and motivational strategies, helping trail runners with health issues turn pain into power. Founder of Marathon Minds, Joanne supports runners of all levels, using her extensive experience to offer a distinctive, holistic coaching style.

Joanne’s personal transformation inspires her to guide others, emphasizing an innate wellbeing approach to achieve goals without compromising life balance